Really good to see the results the RX100 was able to give in such a close quarters situation. I was able to get the front of the lens to about a foot away (30cms) for the first three pics and 8 inches away (20cms) for the last. The shrew was so engrossed in eating that it paid no attention to me at all. Interesting to note that the camera isn't hugely bigger than the shrew!

Hi Wolfsong. No, they are not rare and in fact live up to their name here, Common Shrew. However it is probably true to say that they aren't noticed a lot because they are very small and always grubbing around in places like this where their main food supplies hide.